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also prizefight Word forms: plural prize fightscountable nounA prize fight is a boxing match where the boxers are paid to fight, especially one that is not official. He won a series of illegal but lucrative prize fights. Examples of 'prize fight' in a sentenceprize fight My words were like the opening bell in a prize-fight.He approached his recent album like a prize fight.A prize fight can bring a sense of drama like few other sporting events.The prize fight twist, where the most popular acts each week fought to win a luxury reward, has also been dropped.This build-up has felt longer than a prize fight, turning the dug-outs into sparring rings.A good guy, a villain and absolute uncertainty of outcome would be sufficient to justify and advertise a major prize-fight.He knew that criminals were using chloral hydrate to dope one fighter and fix illegal prize fights.Well-read, a skilled pianist and a fine singer, he became a much-loved figure who put his athletic build to good use in prize fights. |